Mark L. Hopkins

Mark L. Hopkins serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the acquisition of specialized technical, training, and maritime support services critical to sustaining operational readiness and modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet and surveillance capabilities. His portfolio centers on procurement activities aligned with flight training, technical education, and professional development programs that enhance workforce competency in maritime domain awareness, search and detection systems, and vessel modernization initiatives. Hopkins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely contract award and administration to meet mission-critical timelines. His primary contractor relationships include long-standing partnerships with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc.—all of which provide specialized shipbuilding, maintenance, and maritime technology services. These vendors are selected based on technical expertise, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex, mission-specific solutions. Hopkins fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships with these prime contractors, often managing multi-year contracts requiring rigorous oversight and technical validation. Hopkins consistently awards contracts under no set-aside classifications, with 100% of his procurements open to full and open competition. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach reflects a strategic emphasis on capability, scalability, and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring the Coast Guard receives the highest-quality technical and operational support. His primary NAICS focus lies in flight training (611512), other technical and trade schools (611519), and professional management development training (611430), reflecting a strong emphasis on workforce education and technical skill development. He procures curriculum design, simulator systems, instructor services, and certification programs that directly support Coast Guard aviation, navigation, and maritime operations training pipelines.